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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Emprise

/ĕm-prīz'/ · Em·prise · IPA /ɛmˈpɹaɪz/
01 n. An enterprise; endeavor; adventure.
  1. 1.
    An enterprise; endeavor; adventure.[Archaic]
    “In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise.” Spenser.
    “The deeds of love and high emprise.” Longfellow.
  2. 2.
    The qualifies which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits.
    “I love thy courage yet and bolt emprise; But here thy sword can do thee little stead.” Milton.
02 v. t. To undertake.
  1. 1.
    To undertake.[Obs.]